U.S. consumer sentiment plunges in April as trade war fuels anxiety
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
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Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
The Postal Service contends, as it did last year before a similar increase, that the price hike is needed to achieve financial stability.
Inflation cooled in March, but economists expect prices to reaccelerate as some of President Trump's tariffs kick in.
Wholesale egg prices are falling, with stores saying they're now lowering prices and easing restrictions. But tariffs could be an issue.
U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
President Trump rolled out new tariffs on April 2 aimed at easing trade imbalances. Here's which products could become more expensive as a result.
CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.
Consumer confidence continues to wane as Americans worry about the economy, jobs and their income.
U.S. stocks continue to flail as investors grapple with impact of Trump administration trade war and signs of economic slowdown.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.
More restrictive trade and immigration policies under the Trump administration could mean higher prices for Americans, Morgan Stanley analysts say.
Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say they'll watch President Trump's joint address to Congress.
Stocks tumbled for a second consecutive trading day, wiping out all post-election gains for the S&P 500.
Consumers are likely to face higher costs for some imported goods, experts say. Here's the potential impact on your wallet.
Americans express concern about their ability to pay bills and save money.
Consumers still coping with high food costs face scalding hot coffee prices, with retail costs up 75% in recent years.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
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CBS News Miami's Joan Murray on prices going up due to inflation.
The bird flu is still wiping out poultry flocks, leading to supply shortages. Here's when egg prices could come down, experts say.
The Federal Reserve's progress on taming inflation has stalled out. That could mean fewer rate cuts in 2025.
The White House levied new import duties on its three closest trading partners.
President Trump is an avowed supporter of tariffs, but many experts say such trade measures can boost inflation.
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
The Fed held off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.
Thursday's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University has renewed cries for gun control in the state.
Jim DeFede explores the growing controversy surrounding Hope Florida.
Authorities are investigating after a body was found floating in a body of water in Oakland Park on Sunday morning.
Two men from Miami were arrested late Saturday night following a fight outside a Wendy's restaurant in Key Largo, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Easter Sunday will see a gusty breeze throughout much of the day. The wind will be coming right off the ocean and pushing through the metro areas and the Keys with gusts near 30 mph.
Thursday's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University has renewed cries for gun control in the state.
Two people were killed and six others were hospitalized after a Thursday shooting at Florida State University.
Jim DeFede explores the growing controversy surrounding Hope Florida.
Authorities are investigating after a body was found floating in a body of water in Oakland Park on Sunday morning.
Two men from Miami were arrested late Saturday night following a fight outside a Wendy's restaurant in Key Largo, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
That the talks are even happening represents a historic moment, given the decades of enmity between the two countries.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
In its lawsuit, the ACLU described how one woman had her passport returned with a male designation while others are too scared to submit their passports because they fear their applications might be suspended and their passports held by the State Department.
To carry out President Trump's mass deportation effort, ICE has partnered with a record number of local agencies to assist in immigration enforcement.
President Trump could give up on efforts to end the war in Ukraine "in a matter of days," Rubio says, highlighting the administration view that it's "not our war."
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Steep cuts to the agency's workforce had disrupted drug and food safety inspections.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
David Beckham says Miami has become his second home, reflecting on his love for the city, his soccer ventures, and new wellness brand.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
